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The Alienist
Madness lies within.
2018·2 Seasons·18 Episodes·★ 7.5
New York, 1896. Police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt brings together criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore and secretary Sara Howard to investigate several murders of male prostitutes.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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Start with the trailer and first-season premise, then decide whether you want to invest in the longer arc.
The series
Seasons
Season 1
10 episodes
2018
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8 episodes
2020
Cast
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